Strong's Greek Concordance

G4027: περικάθαρμα

perikátharma · “garbage”

Definition

something cleaned off all around, i.e. refuse (figuratively)

KJV translates it as: filth

Word origin: from a compound of G4012 (περί) and G2508 (καθαίρω);

Extended definition

περι-κάθαρμα, -τος, τό
(περικαθαίρω, to purify on all sides or completely, Deu.18:10, Jos.5:4, 4Ma.1:29*), [in LXX: Pro.21:18 (כֹּפֶר)* ;]
1. a victim, expiation (Pr, l.with).
2. refuse, rubbish: pl., 1Co.4:13 (see ICC, in l).†
(AS)

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How G4027 is translated

  • the scum ×1

Bible verses with G4027 (perikátharma)

Perikátharma appears in 1 verse.

  • 1 Corinthians 4:13

    Being defamed, we intreat: we are made as the filth of the world, and are the offscouring of all things unto this day.